Delta Attack (ability)

Delta Attack(デルタアタック, Deruta Atakku?), also known as Delta Hit and Triangle Attack(トライアングルアタック, Toraianguru Atakku?), is a powerful recurring attack which requires the presence of all three users. It is commonly cast by the Magus Sisters and Movers and it often has devastating effects on the target.

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The Magus Sisters are able to use Delta Attack, wherein Sandy casts Reflect on Cindy; Cindy attacks a character, and Mindy then casts an offensive spell on Cindy, which will bounce off and hit the player party. Incidentally, their version of the Delta Attack is not really a programmed attack skill at all, but rather a strategy. However, this can be avoided by Silencing Sandy.

Phobos, Nereid, and Triton, three of Exdeath's lackeys, will use Delta Attack when one of them is defeated and then successfully revives the defeated enemy before the player has a chance of killing one of the others. It inflicts low to mediocre non-elemental damage to one character, but has a possibility of Petrifying that character. Omega also uses Delta Attack, which does more damage, but can be reflected. The Mover enemy located in the final dungeon can also use Delta Attack. If the player catches it, Delta Attack will be used upon the enemy's release.

Finally, Neo Exdeath uses Delta Attack during the final battle, and not only can it be reflected but upon doing so it will instantly destroy one of Neo Exdeath's four sections, regardless of where it hits; this can only be done once per battle, however. Enuo, Omega Mk.II, and Neo Shinryu all can use this attack in the Advance remake.

Delta Attack is the Magus Sisters' Overdrive and the strongest aeon Overdrive, as well as having the longest animation sequence. It is a non-elemental attack, which breaks the damage limit by default; however, the attack is hindered by the enemy's defense, so inflicting Armor Break beforehand is useful. In the International and HD Remaster versions, it deals 6 attacks rather than just 1.

Delta Attack is used the moogles in the trial "Thornmarch (Extreme)" on command of Good King Mogglemog XII. Three of the moogles will move into position to release a triangular attack in the center of battle arena that inflicts heavy damage to anyone inside. For this reason, players should avoid the center to keep from getting caught in the attack.

In addition, Omega performs an attack similar in animation to Delta Attack when fighting against Shinryu during the penultimate quest of The Far of Edge of Fate quest line.

In the Savage difficulty version of Deltascape V4.0, Neo Exdeath will unleash Delta Attack upon the party; forcing the party to dodge Blizzard III attacks and spread to avoid overlapping Fire III attacks; all while the tanks are enduring powerful Thunder III tank busters.

In Alphascape V3.0, Omega unleashes Delta Attack upon the party as its ultimate attack -- dealing colossal damage requiring heavy mitigation. In the Savage difficulty version of this encounter, the party must use a tank's Limit Break 3 to survive. In addition; the healers must restore the entire party to full health, as Delta Attack will petrify any players not fully healed.

While enemy abilities are not explicitly named, Necromancers and Psychomancers will use an ability similar to Delta Attack, with the three flames floating around them forming a triangle and firing a beam at the party that deals heavy damage and inflicts petrification. The attack can be avoided by staying close to the enemy and on the ground, as the beam originates above them and will pass over Noctis's head from this position, though this can leave the player vulnerable to their instant death attacks instead.

Delta Attack is the Magus Sisters' special attack when summoned. It inflicts non-elemental damage to all enemies and recovers the HP and reduces the damage taken for two turns to all party members. Using Delta Attack costs 2 points from the Consumption Gauge.

Delta Attack is one of Exdeath's HP attacks. It creates a field of energy in front of Exdeath, blocking attacks as he thrusts his sword through the field to send a burst of energy straight forward. It costs 40 CP to equip and 180 AP to master.

Delta Attack is the Magus Sisters' summon ability when they are called into battle. It automatically decreases an opponent's Bravery by 50%, and halves their base Bravery for a period of time.

Delta Attack is one of Exdeath's HP attacks, it costs 30 CP to equip and 130 AP to master. Magus Sisters are a summon and Delta Attack is their ability when summoned, with the same affect as in the original Dissidia.

Delta Attack is usable by one of Moebius's cards while Laragorn and Curlax are also in play. For the discard of another Moebius card, Delta Attack allows the player to select one of the opponent's Forwards. As long as a card with the job "Three Dream Stooges" remains in play, that Forward cannot attack, Block, or use its abilities.

Delta Attack is an attack used by the boss Guardian and his two Bits, this attack can only be used if all three enemies are present. If Delta Attack is used on the party, it will damage the entire party for moderate Shadow damage.